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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 1,046.35 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 1,046.35 and 210.71 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 1,046.35 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/1,046.35 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 1,046.35 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 220,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,476.41/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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