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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 1,042.74 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 1,042.74 and 208.26 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 1,042.74 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/1,042.74 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 1,042.74 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 217,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,161.03/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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