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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,035.93 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,035.93 and 203.64 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,035.93 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,035.93 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,035.93 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 210,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,956.79/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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