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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 1,037.66 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 1,037.66 and 362.61 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 1,037.66 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/1,037.66 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 1,037.66 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 376,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,264.08/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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