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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 1,035.62 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 1,035.62 and 203.45 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 1,035.62 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/1,035.62 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 1,035.62 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 210,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,690.69/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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