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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.97, 1,037.48 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.97, 1,037.48 and 258.75 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.97 : 1,037.48 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.97/1,037.48 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.97x = 1,037.48 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.97x = 268,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,446.66/691.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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