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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.38, 1,044.66 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.38, 1,044.66 and 209.42 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.38 : 1,044.66 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.38/1,044.66 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.38x = 1,044.66 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.38x = 218,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,772.70/696.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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