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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.95, 1,036.52 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.95, 1,036.52 and 258.05 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.95 : 1,036.52 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.95/1,036.52 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.95x = 1,036.52 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.95x = 267,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,467.51/690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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