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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.83, 1,055.59 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.83, 1,055.59 and 210.12 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.83 : 1,055.59 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.83/1,055.59 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.83x = 1,055.59 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.83x = 221,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,800.57/703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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