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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,051.14 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,051.14 and 213.68 is: 320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,051.14 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,051.14 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,051.14 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 224,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,607.60/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.57

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