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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.09 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.09 and 257.88 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.09 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.09 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.09 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 267,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,186.89/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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