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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,037.28 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,037.28 and 403.84 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,037.28 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,037.28 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,037.28 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 418,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,895.16/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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