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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,035.69 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,035.69 and 257.72 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,035.69 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,035.69 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,035.69 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 266,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,912.85/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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