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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.67 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.67 and 300.71 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.67 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.67 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.67 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 311,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,738.12/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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