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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 1,054.83 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 1,054.83 and 209.88 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 1,054.83 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/1,054.83 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 1,054.83 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 221,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,387.72/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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