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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.78, 1,051.03 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.78, 1,051.03 and 213.73 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.78 : 1,051.03 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.78/1,051.03 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.78x = 1,051.03 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.78x = 224,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,636.64/700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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