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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.71, 1,044.94 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.71, 1,044.94 and 209.66 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.71 : 1,044.94 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.71/1,044.94 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.71x = 1,044.94 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.71x = 219,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,082.12/696.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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