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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 1,046.65 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 1,046.65 and 210.79 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 1,046.65 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/1,046.65 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 1,046.65 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 220,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,622.83/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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