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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.00, 1,042.39 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.00, 1,042.39 and 208.09 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.00 : 1,042.39 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.00/1,042.39 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.00x = 1,042.39 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.00x = 216,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,909.89/695.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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