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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.33, 1,037.00 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.33, 1,037.00 and 204.39 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.33 : 1,037.00 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.33/1,037.00 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.33x = 1,037.00 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.33x = 211,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,952.94/691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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