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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.94, 1,040.58 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.94, 1,040.58 and 206.86 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.94 : 1,040.58 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.94/1,040.58 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.94x = 1,040.58 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.94x = 215,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,254.38/693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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