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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.36, 1,037.45 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.36, 1,037.45 and 383.47 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.36 : 1,037.45 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.36/1,037.45 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.36x = 1,037.45 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.36x = 397,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,829.03/691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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