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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 1,036.38 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 1,036.38 and 383.56 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 1,036.38 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/1,036.38 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 1,036.38 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 397,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,513.91/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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