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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,044.27 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,044.27 and 209.09 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,044.27 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,044.27 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,044.27 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 218,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,349.02/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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