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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 1,035.73 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 1,035.73 and 382.15 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 1,035.73 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/1,035.73 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 1,035.73 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 395,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,804.22/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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