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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 1,036.90 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 1,036.90 and 325.81 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 1,036.90 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/1,036.90 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 1,036.90 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 337,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,832.39/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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