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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 1,040.94 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 1,040.94 and 207.02 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 1,040.94 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/1,040.94 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 1,040.94 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 215,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,495.40/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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