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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.33, 1,036.02 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.33, 1,036.02 and 383.34 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.33 : 1,036.02 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.33/1,036.02 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.33x = 1,036.02 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.33x = 397,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,147.91/691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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