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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,035.45 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,035.45 and 471.61 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,035.45 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,035.45 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,035.45 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 488,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,326.42/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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