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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.09, 1,037.98 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.09, 1,037.98 and 205.01 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.09 : 1,037.98 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.09/1,037.98 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.09x = 1,037.98 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.09x = 212,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,796.28/692.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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