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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.01, 1,036.58 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.01, 1,036.58 and 204.09 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.01 : 1,036.58 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.01/1,036.58 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.01x = 1,036.58 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.01x = 211,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,551.85/691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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