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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.75, 1,046.79 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.75, 1,046.79 and 210.77 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.75 : 1,046.79 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.75/1,046.79 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.75x = 1,046.79 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.75x = 220,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,625.64/697.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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