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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.04, 1,040.98 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.04, 1,040.98 and 181.08 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.04 : 1,040.98 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.04/1,040.98 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.04x = 1,040.98 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.04x = 188,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,500.66/694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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