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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 1,043.24 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 1,043.24 and 208.56 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 1,043.24 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/1,043.24 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 1,043.24 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 217,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,577.09/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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