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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 1,039.23 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 1,039.23 and 327.34 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 1,039.23 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/1,039.23 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 1,039.23 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 340,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,182.85/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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