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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.19, 1,036.98 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.19, 1,036.98 and 301.02 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.19 : 1,036.98 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.19/1,036.98 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.19x = 1,036.98 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.19x = 312,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,151.72/691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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