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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.91, 1,051.37 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.91, 1,051.37 and 213.96 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.91 : 1,051.37 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.91/1,051.37 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.91x = 1,051.37 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.91x = 224,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,951.13/700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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