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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 1,036.38 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 1,036.38 and 382.96 is: 574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 1,036.38 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/1,036.38 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 1,036.38 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 396,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,892.08/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.42

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