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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.97, 1,036.49 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.97, 1,036.49 and 432.09 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.97 : 1,036.49 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.97/1,036.49 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.97x = 1,036.49 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.97x = 447,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,854.80/691.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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