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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,040.96 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,040.96 and 180.98 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,040.96 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,040.96 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,040.96 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 188,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,386.83/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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