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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 1,037.59 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 1,037.59 and 301.61 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 1,037.59 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/1,037.59 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 1,037.59 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 312,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,949.36/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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