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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,035.88 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,035.88 and 203.57 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,035.88 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,035.88 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,035.88 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 210,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,874.09/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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