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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 1,054.23 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 1,054.23 and 215.88 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 1,054.23 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/1,054.23 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 1,054.23 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 227,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,586.09/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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