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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 1,051.62 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 1,051.62 and 207.53 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 1,051.62 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/1,051.62 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 1,051.62 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 218,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,240.61/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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