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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,036.58 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,036.58 and 258.06 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,036.58 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,036.58 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,036.58 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 267,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,499.83/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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