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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 1,036.86 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 1,036.86 and 204.39 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 1,036.86 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/1,036.86 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 1,036.86 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 211,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,923.82/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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