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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 1,046.21 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 1,046.21 and 210.59 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 1,046.21 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/1,046.21 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 1,046.21 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 220,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,315.08/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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