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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 1,051.20 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 1,051.20 and 213.74 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 1,051.20 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/1,051.20 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 1,051.20 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 224,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,682.78/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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