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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.92, 1,053.02 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.92, 1,053.02 and 214.93 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.92 : 1,053.02 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.92/1,053.02 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.92x = 1,053.02 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.92x = 226,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,325.59/701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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