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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 1,036.26 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 1,036.26 and 326.34 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 1,036.26 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/1,036.26 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 1,036.26 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 338,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,173.09/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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