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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,036.65 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,036.65 and 326.17 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,036.65 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,036.65 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,036.65 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 338,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,118.95/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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