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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,031.23 and 651.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,031.23 and 651.95 is: 971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,031.23 = 651.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,031.23 = 651.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,031.23 × 651.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 672,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,309.92/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.63

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