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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,036.86 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,036.86 and 348.84 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,036.86 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,036.86 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,036.86 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 361,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,698.24/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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