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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 1,043.92 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 1,043.92 and 325.91 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 1,043.92 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/1,043.92 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 1,043.92 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 340,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,223.97/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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