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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 1,037.09 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 1,037.09 and 325.14 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 1,037.09 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/1,037.09 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 1,037.09 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 337,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,199.44/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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