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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 1,035.75 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 1,035.75 and 203.54 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 1,035.75 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/1,035.75 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 1,035.75 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 210,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,816.56/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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