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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.78 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.78 and 214.18 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.78 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.78 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.78 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 227,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,408.32/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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