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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.23, 1,044.39 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.23, 1,044.39 and 209.32 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.23 : 1,044.39 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.23/1,044.39 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.23x = 1,044.39 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.23x = 218,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,615.76/696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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