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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,040.48 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,040.48 and 207.06 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,040.48 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,040.48 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,040.48 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 215,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,441.79/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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