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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.53, 1,037.16 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.53, 1,037.16 and 204.46 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.53 : 1,037.16 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.53/1,037.16 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.53x = 1,037.16 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.53x = 212,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,057.73/691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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