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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.41, 1,040.09 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.41, 1,040.09 and 206.46 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.41 : 1,040.09 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.41/1,040.09 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.41x = 1,040.09 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.41x = 214,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735.95/693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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