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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.53, 1,043.30 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.53, 1,043.30 and 208.57 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.53 : 1,043.30 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.53/1,043.30 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.53x = 1,043.30 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.53x = 217,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,594.82/695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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