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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,037.37 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,037.37 and 326.07 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,037.37 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,037.37 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,037.37 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 338,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,255.24/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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