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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.55, 1,043.41 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.55, 1,043.41 and 208.54 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.55 : 1,043.41 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.55/1,043.41 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.55x = 1,043.41 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.55x = 217,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,587.50/695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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