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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 1,044.29 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 1,044.29 and 209.34 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 1,044.29 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/1,044.29 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 1,044.29 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 218,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,605.40/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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