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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.84, 1,036.25 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.84, 1,036.25 and 203.89 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.84 : 1,036.25 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.84/1,036.25 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.84x = 1,036.25 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.84x = 211,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,281.01/690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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