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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,036.15 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,036.15 and 203.86 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,036.15 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,036.15 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,036.15 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 211,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,229.54/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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