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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 1,046.67 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 1,046.67 and 210.72 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 1,046.67 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/1,046.67 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 1,046.67 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 220,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.25/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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