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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.30, 1,036.84 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.30, 1,036.84 and 204.34 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.30 : 1,036.84 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.30/1,036.84 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.30x = 1,036.84 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.30x = 211,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,867.89/691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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