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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,040.00 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,040.00 and 206.39 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,040.00 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,040.00 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,040.00 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 214,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,647.17/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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