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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.07, 1,043.85 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.07, 1,043.85 and 209.01 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.07 : 1,043.85 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.07/1,043.85 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.07x = 1,043.85 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.07x = 218,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,175.09/696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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