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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.63, 1,038.96 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.63, 1,038.96 and 205.67 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.63 : 1,038.96 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.63/1,038.96 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.63x = 1,038.96 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.63x = 213,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,682.90/692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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