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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,036.77 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,036.77 and 204.11 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,036.77 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,036.77 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,036.77 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 211,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,608.92/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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