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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 1,054.17 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 1,054.17 and 215.70 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 1,054.17 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/1,054.17 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 1,054.17 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 227,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,384.47/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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