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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 1,035.68 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 1,035.68 and 203.49 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 1,035.68 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/1,035.68 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 1,035.68 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 210,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,749.51/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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