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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 1,041.05 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 1,041.05 and 206.97 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 1,041.05 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/1,041.05 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 1,041.05 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 215,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,466.12/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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