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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 1,037.80 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 1,037.80 and 345.14 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 1,037.80 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/1,037.80 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 1,037.80 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 358,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,186.29/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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