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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 1,052.57 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 1,052.57 and 214.78 is: 322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 1,052.57 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/1,052.57 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 1,052.57 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 226,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,070.98/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.16

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