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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 1,036.27 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 1,036.27 and 325.54 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 1,036.27 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/1,036.27 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 1,036.27 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 337,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,347.34/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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