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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 1,036.50 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 1,036.50 and 204.09 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 1,036.50 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/1,036.50 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 1,036.50 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 211,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,538.26/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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