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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 1,040.42 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 1,040.42 and 206.67 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 1,040.42 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/1,040.42 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 1,040.42 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 215,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,022.57/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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