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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 1,054.03 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 1,054.03 and 215.75 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 1,054.03 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/1,054.03 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 1,054.03 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 227,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,406.97/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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