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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 1,046.76 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 1,046.76 and 204.22 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 1,046.76 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/1,046.76 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 1,046.76 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 213,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,765.69/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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