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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.53, 1,064.30 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.53, 1,064.30 and 215.94 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.53 : 1,064.30 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.53/1,064.30 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.53x = 1,064.30 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.53x = 229,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,823.86/709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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