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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 1,036.29 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 1,036.29 and 258.14 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 1,036.29 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/1,036.29 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 1,036.29 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 267,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,507.90/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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