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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 1,051.31 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 1,051.31 and 213.90 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 1,051.31 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/1,051.31 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 1,051.31 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 224,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,875.21/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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