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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 1,046.60 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 1,046.60 and 210.90 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 1,046.60 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/1,046.60 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 1,046.60 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 220,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,727.94/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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