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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 1,039.14 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 1,039.14 and 327.84 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 1,039.14 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/1,039.14 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 1,039.14 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 340,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,671.66/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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