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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 1,042.50 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 1,042.50 and 207.92 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 1,042.50 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/1,042.50 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 1,042.50 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 216,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,756.60/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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