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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.62, 1,035.99 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.62, 1,035.99 and 203.66 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.62 : 1,035.99 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.62/1,035.99 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.62x = 1,035.99 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.62x = 210,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,989.72/690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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