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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 1,040.49 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 1,040.49 and 206.85 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 1,040.49 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/1,040.49 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 1,040.49 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 215,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,225.36/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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