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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,037.52 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,037.52 and 326.28 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,037.52 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,037.52 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,037.52 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 338,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,522.03/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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