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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,037.80 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,037.80 and 204.89 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,037.80 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,037.80 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,037.80 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 212,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,634.84/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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