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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,035.06 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,035.06 and 203.10 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,035.06 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,035.06 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,035.06 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 210,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,220.69/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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