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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 1,037.41 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 1,037.41 and 204.55 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 1,037.41 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/1,037.41 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 1,037.41 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 212,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,199.11/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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