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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.32, 1,044.64 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.32, 1,044.64 and 209.36 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.32 : 1,044.64 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.32/1,044.64 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.32x = 1,044.64 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.32x = 218,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,705.83/696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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