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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.63, 1,035.97 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.63, 1,035.97 and 203.72 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.63 : 1,035.97 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.63/1,035.97 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.63x = 1,035.97 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.63x = 211,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,047.81/690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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