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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.17 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.17 and 382.93 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.17 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.17 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.17 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 396,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,780.58/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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