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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.39, 1,040.10 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.39, 1,040.10 and 206.49 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.39 : 1,040.10 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.39/1,040.10 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.39x = 1,040.10 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.39x = 214,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,770.25/693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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