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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 1,063.67 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 1,063.67 and 215.53 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 1,063.67 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/1,063.67 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 1,063.67 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 229,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,247.48/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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