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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.86 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.86 and 325.74 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.86 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.86 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.86 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 337,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,746.78/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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