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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.42, 1,036.12 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.42, 1,036.12 and 326.12 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.42 : 1,036.12 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.42/1,036.12 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.42x = 1,036.12 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.42x = 337,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,899.45/691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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