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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.85, 1,036.39 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.85, 1,036.39 and 344.13 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.85 : 1,036.39 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.85/1,036.39 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.85x = 1,036.39 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.85x = 356,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,651.17/691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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