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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 1,037.12 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 1,037.12 and 326.52 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 1,037.12 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/1,037.12 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 1,037.12 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 338,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,638.79/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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