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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.91, 1,036.48 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.91, 1,036.48 and 344.19 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.91 : 1,036.48 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.91/1,036.48 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.91x = 1,036.48 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.91x = 356,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,749.72/691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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