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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 1,036.11 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 1,036.11 and 326.13 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 1,036.11 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/1,036.11 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 1,036.11 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 337,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,906.55/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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