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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.87, 1,037.60 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.87, 1,037.60 and 253.07 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.87 : 1,037.60 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.87/1,037.60 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.87x = 1,037.60 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.87x = 262,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,585.43/691.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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