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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,044.04 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,044.04 and 208.98 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,044.04 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,044.04 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,044.04 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 218,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,179.82/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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