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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,037.40 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,037.40 and 447.04 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,037.40 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,037.40 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,037.40 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 463,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,759.30/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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