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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 1,053.26 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 1,053.26 and 208.65 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 1,053.26 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/1,053.26 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 1,053.26 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 219,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,765.85/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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