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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 1,036.29 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 1,036.29 and 344.07 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 1,036.29 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/1,036.29 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 1,036.29 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 356,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,556.30/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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