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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 1,035.87 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 1,035.87 and 325.18 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 1,035.87 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/1,035.87 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 1,035.87 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 336,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,844.21/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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