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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.09, 1,037.00 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.09, 1,037.00 and 306.25 is: 459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.09 : 1,037.00 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.09/1,037.00 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.09x = 1,037.00 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.09x = 317,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,579.72/691.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.53

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