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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 1,036.44 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 1,036.44 and 345.07 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 1,036.44 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/1,036.44 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 1,036.44 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 357,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,641.76/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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