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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.57, 1,036.01 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.57, 1,036.01 and 203.62 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.57 : 1,036.01 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.57/1,036.01 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.57x = 1,036.01 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.57x = 210,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,952.36/690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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