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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.83, 1,043.80 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.83, 1,043.80 and 208.88 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.83 : 1,043.80 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.83/1,043.80 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.83x = 1,043.80 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.83x = 218,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,028.94/695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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