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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,037.70 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,037.70 and 204.84 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,037.70 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,037.70 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,037.70 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 212,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,562.47/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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