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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 1,036.76 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 1,036.76 and 204.56 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 1,036.76 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/1,036.76 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 1,036.76 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 212,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,079.63/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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