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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.90, 1,045.53 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.90, 1,045.53 and 209.96 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.90 : 1,045.53 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.90/1,045.53 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.90x = 1,045.53 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.90x = 219,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,518.17/696.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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