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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 1,051.23 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 1,051.23 and 213.76 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 1,051.23 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/1,051.23 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 1,051.23 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 224,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,705.67/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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