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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 1,040.48 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 1,040.48 and 206.67 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 1,040.48 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/1,040.48 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 1,040.48 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 215,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,034.97/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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