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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 1,043.73 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 1,043.73 and 208.96 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 1,043.73 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/1,043.73 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 1,043.73 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 218,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,091.56/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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