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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 1,040.45 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 1,040.45 and 206.64 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 1,040.45 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/1,040.45 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 1,040.45 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 214,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,997.55/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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