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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.88, 1,039.74 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.88, 1,039.74 and 367.64 is: 552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.88 : 1,039.74 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.88/1,039.74 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.88x = 1,039.74 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.88x = 382,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,250.01/691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.48

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