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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 1,054.40 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 1,054.40 and 215.99 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 1,054.40 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/1,054.40 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 1,054.40 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 227,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,739.86/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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