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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.90, 1,046.82 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.90, 1,046.82 and 210.94 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.90 : 1,046.82 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.90/1,046.82 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.90x = 1,046.82 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.90x = 220,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,814.38/697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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