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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,039.12 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,039.12 and 205.76 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,039.12 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,039.12 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,039.12 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 213,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,809.33/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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