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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,036.60 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,036.60 and 204.01 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,036.60 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,036.60 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,036.60 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 211,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,473.66/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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