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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 1,054.49 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 1,054.49 and 216.03 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 1,054.49 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/1,054.49 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 1,054.49 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 227,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,801.47/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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