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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 1,040.73 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 1,040.73 and 206.92 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 1,040.73 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/1,040.73 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 1,040.73 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 215,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,347.85/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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