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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.86, 1,042.28 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.86, 1,042.28 and 208.25 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.86 : 1,042.28 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.86/1,042.28 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.86x = 1,042.28 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.86x = 217,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,060.28/694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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