Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,043.79 and 208.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 1,043.79 and 208.90 is: 313.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,043.79 = 208.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,043.79 = 208.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,043.79 × 208.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 218,047.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,047.73/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313.29
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