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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,037.57 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,037.57 and 326.57 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,037.57 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,037.57 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,037.57 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 338,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,832.41/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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