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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,035.88 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,035.88 and 325.56 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,035.88 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,035.88 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,035.88 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 337,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,241.09/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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