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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 1,037.81 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 1,037.81 and 204.91 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 1,037.81 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/1,037.81 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 1,037.81 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 212,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,657.65/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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