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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 1,037.49 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 1,037.49 and 204.85 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 1,037.49 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/1,037.49 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 1,037.49 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 212,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,529.83/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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