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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,036.62 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,036.62 and 326.34 is: 489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,036.62 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,036.62 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,036.62 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 338,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,290.57/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.04

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