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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,037.32 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,037.32 and 675.28 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,037.32 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,037.32 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,037.32 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 700,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,481.45/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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