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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 1,043.71 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 1,043.71 and 208.86 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 1,043.71 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/1,043.71 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 1,043.71 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 217,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,983.01/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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