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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,040.85 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,040.85 and 207.12 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,040.85 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,040.85 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,040.85 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 215,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580.85/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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