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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,054.70 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,054.70 and 209.56 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,054.70 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,054.70 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,054.70 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 221,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,022.93/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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