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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 1,055.44 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 1,055.44 and 210.07 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 1,055.44 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/1,055.44 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 1,055.44 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 221,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,716.28/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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