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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.00, 1,060.49 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.00, 1,060.49 and 213.40 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.00 : 1,060.49 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.00/1,060.49 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.00x = 1,060.49 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.00x = 226,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,310.43/707.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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