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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.53, 1,036.92 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.53, 1,036.92 and 382.92 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.53 : 1,036.92 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.53/1,036.92 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.53x = 1,036.92 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.53x = 397,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,057.41/691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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