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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 1,052.07 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 1,052.07 and 214.62 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 1,052.07 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/1,052.07 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 1,052.07 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 225,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,795.26/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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