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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 1,037.61 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 1,037.61 and 383.27 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 1,037.61 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/1,037.61 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 1,037.61 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 397,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,679.60/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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