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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.54, 1,035.78 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.54, 1,035.78 and 203.64 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.54 : 1,035.78 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.54/1,035.78 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.54x = 1,035.78 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.54x = 210,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,926.24/690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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