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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 1,036.85 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 1,036.85 and 258.38 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 1,036.85 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/1,036.85 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 1,036.85 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 267,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,894.83/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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