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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.75, 1,036.14 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.75, 1,036.14 and 382.56 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.75 : 1,036.14 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.75/1,036.14 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.75x = 1,036.14 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.75x = 396,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,385.72/690.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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