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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,036.35 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,036.35 and 402.30 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,036.35 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,036.35 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,036.35 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 416,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,923.61/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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