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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 1,034.88 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 1,034.88 and 382.57 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 1,034.88 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/1,034.88 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 1,034.88 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 395,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,915.84/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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