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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.69, 1,036.32 and 616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.69, 1,036.32 and 616.36 is: 923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.69 : 1,036.32 = 616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.69/1,036.32 = 616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.69x = 1,036.32 × 616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.69x = 638,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,746.20/691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.46

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