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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 1,036.28 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 1,036.28 and 326.10 is: 488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 1,036.28 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/1,036.28 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 1,036.28 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 337,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,930.91/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.51

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