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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 1,053.97 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 1,053.97 and 215.74 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 1,053.97 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/1,053.97 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 1,053.97 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 227,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,382.82/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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