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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 1,054.42 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 1,054.42 and 209.38 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 1,054.42 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/1,054.42 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 1,054.42 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 220,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,774.46/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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