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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 1,036.42 and 417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 1,036.42 and 417.51 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 1,036.42 = 417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/1,036.42 = 417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 1,036.42 × 417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 432,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,715.71/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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