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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.61, 1,041.92 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.61, 1,041.92 and 207.66 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.61 : 1,041.92 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.61/1,041.92 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.61x = 1,041.92 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.61x = 216,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,364.07/694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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