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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 1,044.49 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 1,044.49 and 209.34 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 1,044.49 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/1,044.49 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 1,044.49 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 218,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,653.54/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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