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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,036.02 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,036.02 and 203.70 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,036.02 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,036.02 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,036.02 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 211,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,037.27/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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