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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 1,046.91 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 1,046.91 and 210.93 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 1,046.91 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/1,046.91 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 1,046.91 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 220,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,824.73/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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