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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.61, 1,053.91 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.61, 1,053.91 and 215.66 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.61 : 1,053.91 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.61/1,053.91 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.61x = 1,053.91 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.61x = 227,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,289.13/702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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