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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,036.39 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,036.39 and 430.91 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,036.39 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,036.39 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,036.39 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 446,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,592.81/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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