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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,045.66 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,045.66 and 210.09 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,045.66 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,045.66 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,045.66 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 219,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,686.50/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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