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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 1,051.44 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 1,051.44 and 214.04 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 1,051.44 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/1,051.44 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 1,051.44 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 225,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,050.22/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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