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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.43, 1,036.53 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.43, 1,036.53 and 258.29 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.43 : 1,036.53 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.43/1,036.53 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.43x = 1,036.53 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.43x = 267,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,720.15/691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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