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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.91, 1,045.33 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.91, 1,045.33 and 203.31 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.91 : 1,045.33 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.91/1,045.33 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.91x = 1,045.33 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.91x = 212,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,526.04/696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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