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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 1,045.51 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 1,045.51 and 203.44 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 1,045.51 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/1,045.51 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 1,045.51 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 212,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,694.45/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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