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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 1,036.60 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 1,036.60 and 258.53 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 1,036.60 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/1,036.60 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 1,036.60 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 267,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,986.37/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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