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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.81, 1,050.92 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.81, 1,050.92 and 213.75 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.81 : 1,050.92 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.81/1,050.92 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.81x = 1,050.92 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.81x = 224,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,634.15/700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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