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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.67, 1,050.84 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.67, 1,050.84 and 213.59 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.67 : 1,050.84 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.67/1,050.84 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.67x = 1,050.84 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.67x = 224,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,443.66/700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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