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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.51, 1,037.61 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.51, 1,037.61 and 326.24 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.51 : 1,037.61 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.51/1,037.61 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.51x = 1,037.61 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.51x = 338,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,509.89/691.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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