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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,037.60 and 678.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,037.60 and 678.74 is: 1,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,037.60 = 678.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,037.60 = 678.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,037.60 × 678.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 704,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,259.82/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.12

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