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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,034.78 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,034.78 and 382.76 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,034.78 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,034.78 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,034.78 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 396,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,069.19/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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