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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.40, 1,035.82 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.40, 1,035.82 and 344.35 is: 515.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.40 : 1,035.82 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.40/1,035.82 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.40x = 1,035.82 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.40x = 356,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,686.34/691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.89

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