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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,053.99 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,053.99 and 215.72 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,053.99 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,053.99 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,053.99 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 227,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,366.72/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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