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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.17, 1,039.81 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.17, 1,039.81 and 206.25 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.17 : 1,039.81 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.17/1,039.81 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.17x = 1,039.81 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.17x = 214,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,460.81/693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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