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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,041.88 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,041.88 and 207.57 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,041.88 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,041.88 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,041.88 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 216,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,263.03/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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