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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.87, 1,051.32 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.87, 1,051.32 and 214 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.87 : 1,051.32 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.87/1,051.32 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.87x = 1,051.32 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.87x = 224,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,982.48/700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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