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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.13, 1,044.01 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.13, 1,044.01 and 209.05 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.13 : 1,044.01 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.13/1,044.01 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.13x = 1,044.01 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.13x = 218,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,250.29/696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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