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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,033.65 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,033.65 and 381.56 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,033.65 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,033.65 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,033.65 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 394,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,394.33/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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