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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 1,039.64 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 1,039.64 and 327.24 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 1,039.64 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/1,039.64 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 1,039.64 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 340,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,210.16/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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