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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 1,047.12 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 1,047.12 and 204.39 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 1,047.12 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/1,047.12 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 1,047.12 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 214,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,019.83/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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