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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 1,051.12 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 1,051.12 and 207.16 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 1,051.12 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/1,051.12 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 1,051.12 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 217,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,747.65/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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