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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,036.44 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,036.44 and 472.08 is: 707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,036.44 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,036.44 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,036.44 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 489,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,282.60/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.38

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