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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 1,053.90 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 1,053.90 and 215.61 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 1,053.90 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/1,053.90 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 1,053.90 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 227,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,231.38/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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