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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,039.48 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,039.48 and 180.08 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,039.48 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,039.48 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,039.48 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 187,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,189.56/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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