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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 1,037.75 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 1,037.75 and 258.85 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 1,037.75 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/1,037.75 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 1,037.75 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 268,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,619.64/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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