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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.84, 1,046.36 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.84, 1,046.36 and 210.82 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.84 : 1,046.36 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.84/1,046.36 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.84x = 1,046.36 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.84x = 220,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,593.62/697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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