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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,061.95 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,061.95 and 214.37 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,061.95 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,061.95 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,061.95 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 227,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,646.49/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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