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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.00, 1,053.05 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.00, 1,053.05 and 215.06 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.00 : 1,053.05 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.00/1,053.05 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.00x = 1,053.05 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.00x = 226,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,471.03/702.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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