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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 1,037.94 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 1,037.94 and 367.45 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 1,037.94 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/1,037.94 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 1,037.94 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 381,391.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,391.05/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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