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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 1,051.70 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 1,051.70 and 207.56 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 1,051.70 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/1,051.70 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 1,051.70 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 218,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,290.85/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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