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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,036.85 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,036.85 and 434.92 is: 651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,036.85 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,036.85 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,036.85 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 450,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,941.62/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.69

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