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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.03, 1,036.55 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.03, 1,036.55 and 204.08 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 1,036.55 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/1,036.55 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 1,036.55 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 211,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,540.59/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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