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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 1,043.78 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 1,043.78 and 208.92 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 1,043.78 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/1,043.78 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 1,043.78 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 218,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,065.47/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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