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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.05, 1,053.01 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.05, 1,053.01 and 215.06 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.05 : 1,053.01 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.05/1,053.01 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.05x = 1,053.01 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.05x = 226,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,462.43/702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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