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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.03, 1,035.84 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.03, 1,035.84 and 383.03 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 1,035.84 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/1,035.84 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 1,035.84 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 396,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,755.78/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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