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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 1,036.25 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 1,036.25 and 301.11 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 1,036.25 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/1,036.25 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 1,036.25 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 312,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,022.67/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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