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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 1,040.44 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 1,040.44 and 180.63 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 1,040.44 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/1,040.44 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 1,040.44 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 187,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,934.68/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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