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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.13, 1,036.60 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.13, 1,036.60 and 258.19 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 1,036.60 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/1,036.60 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 1,036.60 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 267,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,636.52/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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