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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 1,039.65 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 1,039.65 and 206.16 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 1,039.65 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/1,039.65 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 1,039.65 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 214,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,334.24/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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