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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,041.11 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,041.11 and 207.05 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,041.11 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,041.11 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,041.11 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 215,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,560.79/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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