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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.85, 1,045.27 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.85, 1,045.27 and 209.88 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.85 : 1,045.27 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.85/1,045.27 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.85x = 1,045.27 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.85x = 219,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,380.74/696.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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