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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 1,046.64 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 1,046.64 and 210.94 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 1,046.64 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/1,046.64 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 1,046.64 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 220,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,778.24/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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