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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.55, 1,044.83 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.55, 1,044.83 and 209.60 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.55 : 1,044.83 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.55/1,044.83 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.55x = 1,044.83 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.55x = 218,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,996.37/696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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