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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.76, 1,035.78 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.76, 1,035.78 and 203.74 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.76 : 1,035.78 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.76/1,035.78 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.76x = 1,035.78 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.76x = 211,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,028.80/690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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