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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.85, 1,041.98 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.85, 1,041.98 and 207.77 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.85 : 1,041.98 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.85/1,041.98 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.85x = 1,041.98 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.85x = 216,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,492.18/694.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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