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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.21, 1,054.66 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.21, 1,054.66 and 209.48 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.21 : 1,054.66 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.21/1,054.66 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.21x = 1,054.66 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.21x = 220,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,930.18/703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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