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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 1,036.59 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 1,036.59 and 204.13 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 1,036.59 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/1,036.59 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 1,036.59 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 211,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,599.12/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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