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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,035.02 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,035.02 and 381.88 is: 572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,035.02 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,035.02 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,035.02 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 395,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,253.44/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.73

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