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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,032.20 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,032.20 and 671.68 is: 1,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,032.20 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,032.20 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,032.20 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 693,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,308.10/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.95

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