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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.91, 1,038.03 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.91, 1,038.03 and 204.96 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.91 : 1,038.03 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.91/1,038.03 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.91x = 1,038.03 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.91x = 212,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,753.60/691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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