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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,051.25 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,051.25 and 214.16 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,051.25 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,051.25 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,051.25 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 225,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,129.37/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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