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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.03, 1,044.08 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.03, 1,044.08 and 209.03 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.03 : 1,044.08 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.03/1,044.08 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.03x = 1,044.08 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.03x = 218,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,244.04/696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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