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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,035.84 and 459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,035.84 and 459.42 is: 688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,035.84 = 459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,035.84 = 459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,035.84 × 459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 475,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,885.61/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.49

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