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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 1,035.78 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 1,035.78 and 203.68 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 1,035.78 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/1,035.78 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 1,035.78 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 210,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,967.67/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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