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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.58, 1,040.19 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.58, 1,040.19 and 206.63 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.58 : 1,040.19 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.58/1,040.19 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.58x = 1,040.19 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.58x = 214,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,930.62/693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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