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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.56 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.56 and 210.84 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.56 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.56 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.56 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 220,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,656.71/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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