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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.76, 1,053.96 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.76, 1,053.96 and 215.68 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.76 : 1,053.96 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.76/1,053.96 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.76x = 1,053.96 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.76x = 227,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,318.09/702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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