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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.07, 1,039.60 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.07, 1,039.60 and 180.07 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.07 : 1,039.60 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.07/1,039.60 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.07x = 1,039.60 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.07x = 187,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,195.57/693.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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