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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 1,054.04 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 1,054.04 and 215.88 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 1,054.04 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/1,054.04 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 1,054.04 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 227,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,545.08/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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