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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,044.18 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,044.18 and 209.41 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,044.18 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,044.18 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,044.18 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 218,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,659.12/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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