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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,037.88 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,037.88 and 258.88 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,037.88 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,037.88 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,037.88 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 268,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,686.37/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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