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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,037.44 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,037.44 and 383.02 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,037.44 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,037.44 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,037.44 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 397,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,360.27/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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