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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 1,043.47 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 1,043.47 and 208.66 is: 312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 1,043.47 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/1,043.47 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 1,043.47 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 217,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,728.89/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.99

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