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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.96, 1,035.23 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.96, 1,035.23 and 382.02 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.96 : 1,035.23 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.96/1,035.23 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.96x = 1,035.23 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.96x = 395,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,476.65/689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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