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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,036.12 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,036.12 and 203.77 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,036.12 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,036.12 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,036.12 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 211,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,124.94/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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