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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 1,037.07 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 1,037.07 and 204.32 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 1,037.07 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/1,037.07 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 1,037.07 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 211,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,896.74/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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