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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 1,054.10 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 1,054.10 and 215.79 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 1,054.10 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/1,054.10 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 1,054.10 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 227,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,463.16/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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