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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,053.96 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,053.96 and 215.57 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,053.96 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,053.96 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,053.96 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 227,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,202.16/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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