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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 1,035.70 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 1,035.70 and 383.16 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 1,035.70 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/1,035.70 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 1,035.70 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 396,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,838.81/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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