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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,039.56 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,039.56 and 206.08 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,039.56 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,039.56 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,039.56 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 214,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,232.52/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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