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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.79, 1,035.83 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.79, 1,035.83 and 203.78 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.79 : 1,035.83 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.79/1,035.83 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.79x = 1,035.83 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.79x = 211,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,075.24/690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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