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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 1,036.65 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 1,036.65 and 325.98 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 1,036.65 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/1,036.65 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 1,036.65 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 337,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,927.17/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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