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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,038.08 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,038.08 and 205 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,038.08 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,038.08 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,038.08 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 212,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,806.40/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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