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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 1,036.53 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 1,036.53 and 204.18 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 1,036.53 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/1,036.53 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 1,036.53 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 211,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,638.70/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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