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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 1,036.59 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 1,036.59 and 344.92 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 1,036.59 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/1,036.59 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 1,036.59 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 357,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,541.84/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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