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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 1,040.04 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 1,040.04 and 180.42 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 1,040.04 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/1,040.04 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 1,040.04 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 187,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,644.02/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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