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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.79, 1,040.38 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.79, 1,040.38 and 206.74 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.79 : 1,040.38 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.79/1,040.38 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.79x = 1,040.38 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.79x = 215,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,088.94/693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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