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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 1,044.58 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 1,044.58 and 209.32 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 1,044.58 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/1,044.58 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 1,044.58 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 218,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,651.49/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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