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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.57, 1,037.34 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.57, 1,037.34 and 204.63 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.57 : 1,037.34 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.57/1,037.34 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.57x = 1,037.34 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.57x = 212,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,270.88/691.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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