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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.57, 1,053.86 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.57, 1,053.86 and 215.62 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.57 : 1,053.86 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.57/1,053.86 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.57x = 1,053.86 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.57x = 227,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,233.29/702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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