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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 1,037.61 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 1,037.61 and 326.43 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 1,037.61 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/1,037.61 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 1,037.61 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 338,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,707.03/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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