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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,037.07 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,037.07 and 204.39 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,037.07 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,037.07 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,037.07 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 211,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,966.74/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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