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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 1,037.22 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 1,037.22 and 204.50 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 1,037.22 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/1,037.22 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 1,037.22 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 212,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,106.30/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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