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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 1,036.62 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 1,036.62 and 326.00 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 1,036.62 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/1,036.62 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 1,036.62 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 337,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,932.94/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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