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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.92, 1,053.06 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.92, 1,053.06 and 214.98 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.92 : 1,053.06 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.92/1,053.06 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.92x = 1,053.06 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.92x = 226,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,386.84/701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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