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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.64, 1,036.14 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.64, 1,036.14 and 203.70 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.64 : 1,036.14 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.64/1,036.14 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.64x = 1,036.14 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.64x = 211,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,061.72/690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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