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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,035.56 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,035.56 and 381.92 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,035.56 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,035.56 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,035.56 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 395,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,501.08/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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