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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.29, 1,039.57 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.29, 1,039.57 and 206.28 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.29 : 1,039.57 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.29/1,039.57 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.29x = 1,039.57 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.29x = 214,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,442.50/693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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