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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,045.17 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,045.17 and 209.84 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,045.17 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,045.17 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,045.17 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 219,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,313.25/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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