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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 1,053.84 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 1,053.84 and 209 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 1,053.84 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/1,053.84 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 1,053.84 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 220,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,252.56/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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