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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.89, 1,036.35 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.89, 1,036.35 and 258.03 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.89 : 1,036.35 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.89/1,036.35 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.89x = 1,036.35 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.89x = 267,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,409.39/690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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