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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,036.94 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,036.94 and 204.59 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,036.94 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,036.94 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,036.94 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 212,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,149.12/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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