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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,041.62 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,041.62 and 207.50 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,041.62 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,041.62 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,041.62 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 216,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,129.90/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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