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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 1,043.66 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 1,043.66 and 208.84 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 1,043.66 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/1,043.66 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 1,043.66 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 217,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,957.95/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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