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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,035.94 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,035.94 and 203.70 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,035.94 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,035.94 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,035.94 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 211,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,020.98/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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