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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,034.88 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,034.88 and 382.56 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,034.88 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,034.88 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,034.88 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 395,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,903.69/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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