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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 1,036.08 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 1,036.08 and 344.44 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 1,036.08 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/1,036.08 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 1,036.08 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 356,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,867.40/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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