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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 1,038.84 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 1,038.84 and 205.64 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 1,038.84 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/1,038.84 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 1,038.84 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 213,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,627.06/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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