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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 1,037.09 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 1,037.09 and 204.44 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 1,037.09 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/1,037.09 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 1,037.09 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 212,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,021.66/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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