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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 1,037.49 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 1,037.49 and 326.22 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 1,037.49 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/1,037.49 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 1,037.49 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 338,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,449.99/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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