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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.77, 1,036.15 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.77, 1,036.15 and 204.16 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.77 : 1,036.15 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.77/1,036.15 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.77x = 1,036.15 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.77x = 211,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,540.38/690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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