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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,037.71 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,037.71 and 259 is: 388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,037.71 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,037.71 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,037.71 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 268,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,766.89/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.42

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