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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,035.60 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,035.60 and 460.24 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,035.60 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,035.60 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,035.60 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 476,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,624.54/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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