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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 1,037.80 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 1,037.80 and 383.72 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 1,037.80 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/1,037.80 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 1,037.80 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 398,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,224.62/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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