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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,061.66 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,061.66 and 214.18 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,061.66 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,061.66 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,061.66 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 227,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,390.19/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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