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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,040.72 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,040.72 and 206.87 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 1,040.72 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/1,040.72 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 1,040.72 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 215,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,287.51/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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