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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 1,046.74 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 1,046.74 and 210.74 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 1,046.74 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/1,046.74 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 1,046.74 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 220,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,584.62/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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