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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,036.80 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,036.80 and 403.02 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,036.80 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,036.80 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,036.80 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 417,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,851.14/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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