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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 1,045.38 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 1,045.38 and 209.89 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 1,045.38 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/1,045.38 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 1,045.38 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 219,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,414.81/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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