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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.48, 1,039.22 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.48, 1,039.22 and 384.03 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.48 : 1,039.22 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.48/1,039.22 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.48x = 1,039.22 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.48x = 399,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,091.18/692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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