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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,036.20 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,036.20 and 257.84 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,036.20 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,036.20 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,036.20 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 267,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,173.81/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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