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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,036.83 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,036.83 and 204.21 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,036.83 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,036.83 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,036.83 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 211,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,731.05/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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