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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 1,037.90 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 1,037.90 and 326.72 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 1,037.90 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/1,037.90 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 1,037.90 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 339,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,102.69/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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