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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,035.71 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,035.71 and 203.56 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,035.71 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,035.71 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,035.71 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 210,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,829.13/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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