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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.68, 1,040.52 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.68, 1,040.52 and 206.68 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.68 : 1,040.52 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.68/1,040.52 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.68x = 1,040.52 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.68x = 215,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,054.67/693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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