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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,037.02 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,037.02 and 402.84 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,037.02 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,037.02 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,037.02 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 417,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,753.14/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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