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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,054.47 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,054.47 and 215.93 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,054.47 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,054.47 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,054.47 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 227,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,686.43/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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