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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.17, 1,036.89 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.17, 1,036.89 and 204.18 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.17 : 1,036.89 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.17/1,036.89 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.17x = 1,036.89 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.17x = 211,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,712.20/691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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