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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,037.70 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,037.70 and 383.94 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,037.70 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,037.70 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,037.70 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 398,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,414.54/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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