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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 1,037.11 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 1,037.11 and 344.80 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 1,037.11 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/1,037.11 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 1,037.11 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 357,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,595.53/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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