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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 1,043.99 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 1,043.99 and 208.98 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 1,043.99 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/1,043.99 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 1,043.99 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 218,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,172.77/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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