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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,036.75 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,036.75 and 204.08 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,036.75 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,036.75 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,036.75 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 211,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,582.02/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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