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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.24, 1,038.36 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.24, 1,038.36 and 205.29 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.24 : 1,038.36 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.24/1,038.36 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.24x = 1,038.36 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.24x = 213,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,163.90/692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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