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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 1,036.20 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 1,036.20 and 325.65 is: 487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 1,036.20 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/1,036.20 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 1,036.20 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 337,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,438.53/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.87

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