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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,037.50 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,037.50 and 461.32 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,037.50 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,037.50 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,037.50 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 478,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,615.75/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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