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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.81, 1,045.20 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.81, 1,045.20 and 209.85 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.81 : 1,045.20 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.81/1,045.20 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.81x = 1,045.20 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.81x = 219,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,335.22/696.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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