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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,037.52 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,037.52 and 321.78 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,037.52 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,037.52 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,037.52 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 333,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,853.19/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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