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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,037.06 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,037.06 and 471.18 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,037.06 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,037.06 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,037.06 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 488,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,639.57/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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