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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.75, 1,038.42 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.75, 1,038.42 and 384.75 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.75 : 1,038.42 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.75/1,038.42 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.75x = 1,038.42 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.75x = 399,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,532.10/692.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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