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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 1,045.62 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 1,045.62 and 210.09 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 1,045.62 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/1,045.62 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 1,045.62 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 219,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,674.31/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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