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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,040.78 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,040.78 and 206.89 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,040.78 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,040.78 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,040.78 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 215,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,324.89/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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