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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.93, 1,053.12 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.93, 1,053.12 and 215.08 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.93 : 1,053.12 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.93/1,053.12 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.93x = 1,053.12 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.93x = 226,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,505.05/701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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