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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 1,037.25 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 1,037.25 and 204.54 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 1,037.25 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/1,037.25 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 1,037.25 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 212,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,159.12/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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