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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 1,037.26 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 1,037.26 and 258.64 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 1,037.26 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/1,037.26 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 1,037.26 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 268,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,276.93/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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