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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.49, 1,040.24 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.49, 1,040.24 and 180.49 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.49 : 1,040.24 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.49/1,040.24 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.49x = 1,040.24 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.49x = 187,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,752.92/693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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