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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,053.96 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,053.96 and 215.82 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,053.96 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,053.96 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,053.96 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 227,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,465.65/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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