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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,036.29 and 257.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,036.29 and 257.87 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,036.29 = 257.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,036.29 = 257.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,036.29 × 257.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 267,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,231.66/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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