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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 1,045.83 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 1,045.83 and 210.35 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 1,045.83 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/1,045.83 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 1,045.83 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 219,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,990.34/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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