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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.58, 1,036.68 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.58, 1,036.68 and 383.57 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.58 : 1,036.68 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.58/1,036.68 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.58x = 1,036.68 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.58x = 397,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,639.35/691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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