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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 1,051.17 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 1,051.17 and 213.79 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 1,051.17 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/1,051.17 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 1,051.17 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 224,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,729.63/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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