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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.19, 1,038.06 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.19, 1,038.06 and 326.75 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.19 : 1,038.06 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.19/1,038.06 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.19x = 1,038.06 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.19x = 339,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,180.91/692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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