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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 1,052.97 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 1,052.97 and 215.02 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 1,052.97 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/1,052.97 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 1,052.97 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 226,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,409.61/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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