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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 1,037.52 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 1,037.52 and 258.56 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 1,037.52 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/1,037.52 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 1,037.52 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 268,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,261.17/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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