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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,037.52 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,037.52 and 383.80 is: 575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,037.52 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,037.52 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,037.52 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 398,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,200.18/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.57

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