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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 1,054.46 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 1,054.46 and 215.97 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 1,054.46 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/1,054.46 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 1,054.46 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 227,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,730.65/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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