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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.80, 1,045.18 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.80, 1,045.18 and 209.80 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.80 : 1,045.18 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.80/1,045.18 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.80x = 1,045.18 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.80x = 219,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,278.76/696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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