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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.63, 1,037.23 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.63, 1,037.23 and 204.56 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.63 : 1,037.23 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.63/1,037.23 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.63x = 1,037.23 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.63x = 212,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,175.77/691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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