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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.60, 1,044.89 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.60, 1,044.89 and 209.69 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.60 : 1,044.89 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.60/1,044.89 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.60x = 1,044.89 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.60x = 219,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,097.76/696.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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