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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.03, 1,044.06 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.03, 1,044.06 and 209.08 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.03 : 1,044.06 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.03/1,044.06 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.03x = 1,044.06 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.03x = 218,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,289.45/696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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