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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.13, 1,037.50 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.13, 1,037.50 and 326.26 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.13 : 1,037.50 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.13/1,037.50 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.13x = 1,037.50 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.13x = 338,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,494.75/692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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