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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 1,046.74 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 1,046.74 and 210.99 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 1,046.74 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/1,046.74 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 1,046.74 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 220,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,851.67/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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