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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,036.22 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,036.22 and 383.01 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,036.22 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,036.22 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,036.22 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 396,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,880.71/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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