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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.59, 1,038.87 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.59, 1,038.87 and 327.18 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.59 : 1,038.87 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.59/1,038.87 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.59x = 1,038.87 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.59x = 339,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,897.49/692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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