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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 1,036.53 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 1,036.53 and 204.24 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 1,036.53 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/1,036.53 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 1,036.53 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 211,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,699.87/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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