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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 1,037.20 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 1,037.20 and 475.56 is: 713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 1,037.20 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/1,037.20 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 1,037.20 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 493,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,250.83/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.08

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