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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.82, 1,036.20 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.82, 1,036.20 and 382.83 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.82 : 1,036.20 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.82/1,036.20 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.82x = 1,036.20 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.82x = 396,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,688.45/690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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