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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 1,036.87 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 1,036.87 and 326.16 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 1,036.87 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/1,036.87 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 1,036.87 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 338,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,184.70/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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