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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 1,034.49 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 1,034.49 and 651.29 is: 974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 1,034.49 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/1,034.49 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 1,034.49 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 673,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,747.82/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.67

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