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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.78, 1,041.94 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.78, 1,041.94 and 207.84 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.78 : 1,041.94 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.78/1,041.94 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.78x = 1,041.94 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.78x = 216,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,556.81/694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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