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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.79, 1,036.35 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.79, 1,036.35 and 203.83 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.79 : 1,036.35 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.79/1,036.35 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.79x = 1,036.35 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.79x = 211,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,233.02/690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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