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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 1,040.71 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 1,040.71 and 206.80 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 1,040.71 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/1,040.71 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 1,040.71 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 215,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,218.83/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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