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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.34, 1,038.54 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.34, 1,038.54 and 205.44 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.34 : 1,038.54 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.34/1,038.54 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.34x = 1,038.54 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.34x = 213,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,357.66/692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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