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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.74, 1,036.12 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.74, 1,036.12 and 203.84 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.74 : 1,036.12 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.74/1,036.12 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.74x = 1,036.12 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.74x = 211,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,202.70/690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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