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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,036.40 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,036.40 and 472.12 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,036.40 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,036.40 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,036.40 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 489,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,300.22/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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