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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,037.80 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,037.80 and 204.90 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,037.80 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,037.80 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,037.80 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 212,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,641.58/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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