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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.26 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.26 and 382.50 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.26 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.26 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.26 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 396,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,369.45/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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