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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.17, 1,034.91 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.17, 1,034.91 and 203.09 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.17 : 1,034.91 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.17/1,034.91 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.17x = 1,034.91 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.17x = 210,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,174.70/690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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