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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 1,047.75 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 1,047.75 and 204.93 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 1,047.75 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/1,047.75 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 1,047.75 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 214,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,715.41/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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