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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.43, 1,037.12 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.43, 1,037.12 and 383.12 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.43 : 1,037.12 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.43/1,037.12 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.43x = 1,037.12 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.43x = 397,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,334.31/691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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