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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,037.23 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,037.23 and 383.15 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,037.23 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,037.23 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,037.23 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 397,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,414.67/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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