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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.73, 1,036.34 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.73, 1,036.34 and 320.85 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.73 : 1,036.34 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.73/1,036.34 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.73x = 1,036.34 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.73x = 332,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,509.69/691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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