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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 1,043.79 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 1,043.79 and 208.91 is: 313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 1,043.79 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/1,043.79 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 1,043.79 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 218,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,059.99/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.32

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