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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 1,040.35 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 1,040.35 and 180.57 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 1,040.35 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/1,040.35 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 1,040.35 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 187,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,850.80/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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