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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 1,036.41 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 1,036.41 and 325.99 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 1,036.41 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/1,036.41 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 1,036.41 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 337,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,859.30/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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