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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 1,035.18 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 1,035.18 and 382.73 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 1,035.18 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/1,035.18 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 1,035.18 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 396,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,189.27/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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