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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 1,047.09 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 1,047.09 and 204.37 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 1,047.09 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/1,047.09 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 1,047.09 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 213,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,994.33/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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