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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.55, 1,044.93 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.55, 1,044.93 and 209.64 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.55 : 1,044.93 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.55/1,044.93 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.55x = 1,044.93 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.55x = 219,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,056.18/696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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