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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,038.02 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,038.02 and 432.06 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,038.02 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,038.02 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,038.02 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 448,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,486.92/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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