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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.85, 1,046.78 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.85, 1,046.78 and 211.04 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.85 : 1,046.78 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.85/1,046.78 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.85x = 1,046.78 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.85x = 220,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,912.45/697.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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