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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.09, 1,036.49 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.09, 1,036.49 and 204.01 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.09 : 1,036.49 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.09/1,036.49 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.09x = 1,036.49 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.09x = 211,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,450.71/691.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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