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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 1,035.64 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 1,035.64 and 383.08 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 1,035.64 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/1,035.64 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 1,035.64 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 396,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,732.97/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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