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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.79, 1,035.68 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.79, 1,035.68 and 325.37 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.79 : 1,035.68 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.79/1,035.68 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.79x = 1,035.68 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.79x = 336,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,977.57/690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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