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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.09, 1,036.33 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.09, 1,036.33 and 325.64 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.09 : 1,036.33 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.09/1,036.33 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.09x = 1,036.33 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.09x = 337,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,472.28/691.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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