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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.18, 1,043.90 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.18, 1,043.90 and 209.10 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.18 : 1,043.90 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.18/1,043.90 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.18x = 1,043.90 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.18x = 218,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279.49/696.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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