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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 1,044 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 1,044 and 209.22 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 1,044 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/1,044 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 1,044 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 218,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,425.68/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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