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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,039.50 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,039.50 and 345.24 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,039.50 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,039.50 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,039.50 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 358,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,876.98/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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