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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.45, 1,037.18 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.45, 1,037.18 and 204.46 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.45 : 1,037.18 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.45/1,037.18 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.45x = 1,037.18 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.45x = 212,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,061.82/691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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