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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 1,052.82 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 1,052.82 and 208.15 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 1,052.82 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/1,052.82 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 1,052.82 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 219,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,144.48/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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