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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,036.71 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,036.71 and 258.22 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,036.71 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,036.71 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,036.71 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 267,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,699.26/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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