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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.67, 1,045 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.67, 1,045 and 203.11 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.67 : 1,045 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.67/1,045 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.67x = 1,045 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.67x = 212,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,249.95/696.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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