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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.05, 1,036.77 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.05, 1,036.77 and 383.44 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.05 : 1,036.77 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.05/1,036.77 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.05x = 1,036.77 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.05x = 397,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,539.09/692.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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