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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,041.50 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,041.50 and 207.50 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,041.50 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,041.50 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,041.50 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 216,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,106.56/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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