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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 1,036.98 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 1,036.98 and 258.54 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 1,036.98 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/1,036.98 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 1,036.98 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 268,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,100.81/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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