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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,031.76 and 645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,031.76 and 645.12 is: 962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,031.76 = 645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,031.76 = 645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,031.76 × 645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 665,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,609.01/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.31

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