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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 1,037.02 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 1,037.02 and 301.26 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 1,037.02 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/1,037.02 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 1,037.02 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 312,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,412.65/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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