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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 1,040.91 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 1,040.91 and 206.88 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 1,040.91 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/1,040.91 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 1,040.91 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 215,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,344.24/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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