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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.97, 1,039.74 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.97, 1,039.74 and 327.66 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.97 : 1,039.74 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.97/1,039.74 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.97x = 1,039.74 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.97x = 340,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,681.21/692.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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