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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 1,060.73 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 1,060.73 and 213.47 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 1,060.73 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/1,060.73 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 1,060.73 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 226,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,434.03/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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