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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.51, 1,040.35 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.51, 1,040.35 and 206.57 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.51 : 1,040.35 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.51/1,040.35 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.51x = 1,040.35 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.51x = 214,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,905.10/693.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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