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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 1,051.08 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 1,051.08 and 213.78 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 1,051.08 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/1,051.08 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 1,051.08 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 224,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,699.88/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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