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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 1,038.03 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 1,038.03 and 326.62 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 1,038.03 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/1,038.03 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 1,038.03 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 339,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,041.36/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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