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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.62 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.62 and 258.48 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.62 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.62 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.62 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 267,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,945.54/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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