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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.97, 1,039.62 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.97, 1,039.62 and 327.57 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.97 : 1,039.62 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.97/1,039.62 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.97x = 1,039.62 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.97x = 340,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,548.32/692.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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