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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 1,036.13 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 1,036.13 and 258.12 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 1,036.13 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/1,036.13 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 1,036.13 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 267,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,444.59/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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