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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,036.42 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,036.42 and 325.87 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,036.42 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,036.42 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,036.42 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 337,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,738.19/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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