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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 1,036.30 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 1,036.30 and 383.32 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 1,036.30 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/1,036.30 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 1,036.30 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 397,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,234.52/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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