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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 1,038.03 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 1,038.03 and 379.54 is: 569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 1,038.03 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/1,038.03 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 1,038.03 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 393,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,968.48/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.62

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