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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.15, 1,037.88 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.15, 1,037.88 and 326.77 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.15 : 1,037.88 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.15/1,037.88 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.15x = 1,037.88 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.15x = 339,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,145.45/692.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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