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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 1,061.42 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 1,061.42 and 213.88 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 1,061.42 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/1,061.42 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 1,061.42 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 227,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,010.13/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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