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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 1,047.03 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 1,047.03 and 210.93 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 1,047.03 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/1,047.03 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 1,047.03 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 220,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,850.04/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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