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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,036.96 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,036.96 and 383.52 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,036.96 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,036.96 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,036.96 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 397,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,694.90/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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