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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,036.04 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,036.04 and 257.97 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,036.04 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,036.04 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,036.04 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 267,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,265.95/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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