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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,052.18 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,052.18 and 207.87 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,052.18 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,052.18 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,052.18 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 218,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,716.66/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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