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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.57, 1,044.83 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.57, 1,044.83 and 209.61 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.57 : 1,044.83 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.57/1,044.83 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.57x = 1,044.83 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.57x = 219,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,005.77/696.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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