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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.40, 1,036.68 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.40, 1,036.68 and 258.32 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.40 : 1,036.68 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.40/1,036.68 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.40x = 1,036.68 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.40x = 267,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,795.18/691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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