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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 1,046.82 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 1,046.82 and 210.84 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 1,046.82 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/1,046.82 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 1,046.82 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 220,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,711.53/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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