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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.37, 1,037.21 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.37, 1,037.21 and 204.46 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.37 : 1,037.21 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.37/1,037.21 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.37x = 1,037.21 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.37x = 212,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,066.93/691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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