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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,040.15 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,040.15 and 206.49 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,040.15 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,040.15 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,040.15 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 214,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,780.57/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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