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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.21, 1,041.31 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.21, 1,041.31 and 207.27 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.21 : 1,041.31 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.21/1,041.31 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.21x = 1,041.31 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.21x = 215,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,832.32/694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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