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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.71, 1,043.57 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.71, 1,043.57 and 208.83 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.71 : 1,043.57 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.71/1,043.57 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.71x = 1,043.57 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.71x = 217,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,928.72/695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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