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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 1,052.55 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 1,052.55 and 214.72 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 1,052.55 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/1,052.55 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 1,052.55 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 226,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,003.54/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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