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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,037.39 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,037.39 and 345.02 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,037.39 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,037.39 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,037.39 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 357,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,913.39/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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