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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,038.22 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,038.22 and 384.02 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,038.22 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,038.22 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,038.22 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 398,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,697.24/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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