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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.79, 1,054.14 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.79, 1,054.14 and 215.81 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.79 : 1,054.14 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.79/1,054.14 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.79x = 1,054.14 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.79x = 227,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,495.78/702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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