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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,046.63 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,046.63 and 210.85 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,046.63 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,046.63 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,046.63 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 220,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,681.94/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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