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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.65, 1,051.17 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.65, 1,051.17 and 213.70 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.65 : 1,051.17 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.65/1,051.17 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.65x = 1,051.17 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.65x = 224,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,635.03/700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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