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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,036.50 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,036.50 and 383.31 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,036.50 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,036.50 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,036.50 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 397,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,300.82/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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