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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,054.14 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,054.14 and 215.83 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,054.14 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,054.14 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,054.14 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 227,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,515.04/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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