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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.99, 1,042.62 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.99, 1,042.62 and 208.09 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.99 : 1,042.62 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.99/1,042.62 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.99x = 1,042.62 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.99x = 216,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,952.54/694.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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