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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.13, 1,036.48 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.13, 1,036.48 and 204.06 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 1,036.48 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/1,036.48 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 1,036.48 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 211,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,504.11/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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