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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,037.97 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,037.97 and 327.09 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,037.97 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,037.97 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,037.97 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 339,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,509.61/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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