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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,037.47 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,037.47 and 204.66 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,037.47 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,037.47 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,037.47 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 212,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,328.61/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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