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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.59, 1,038.87 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.59, 1,038.87 and 205.60 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.59 : 1,038.87 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.59/1,038.87 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.59x = 1,038.87 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.59x = 213,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,592.19/692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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