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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,052.97 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,052.97 and 215.01 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,052.97 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,052.97 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,052.97 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 226,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,399.08/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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