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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 1,034.96 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 1,034.96 and 431.72 is: 646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 1,034.96 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/1,034.96 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 1,034.96 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 446,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,809.48/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.06

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