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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.34, 1,037.76 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.34, 1,037.76 and 326.82 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.34 : 1,037.76 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.34/1,037.76 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.34x = 1,037.76 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.34x = 339,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,160.72/692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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