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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.17, 1,053.13 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.17, 1,053.13 and 208.56 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.17 : 1,053.13 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.17/1,053.13 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.17x = 1,053.13 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.17x = 219,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,639.75/702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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