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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,043.55 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,043.55 and 208.64 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,043.55 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,043.55 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,043.55 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 217,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,728.88/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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