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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 1,037.46 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 1,037.46 and 258.72 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 1,037.46 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/1,037.46 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 1,037.46 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 268,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,411.65/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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