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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.61, 1,039.32 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.61, 1,039.32 and 384.72 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.61 : 1,039.32 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.61/1,039.32 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.61x = 1,039.32 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.61x = 399,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,847.19/692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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