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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,037.25 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,037.25 and 326.10 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,037.25 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,037.25 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,037.25 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 338,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,247.23/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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