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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 1,054.11 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 1,054.11 and 215.79 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 1,054.11 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/1,054.11 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 1,054.11 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 227,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,463.25/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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