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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 1,035.87 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 1,035.87 and 325.44 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 1,035.87 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/1,035.87 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 1,035.87 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 337,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,113.53/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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