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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.50 and 652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.50 and 652.48 is: 978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.50 = 652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.50 = 652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.50 × 652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 676,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,295.52/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.72

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