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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.58, 1,035.52 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.58, 1,035.52 and 417.28 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.58 : 1,035.52 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.58/1,035.52 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.58x = 1,035.52 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.58x = 432,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,101.79/691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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