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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.81, 1,039.22 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.81, 1,039.22 and 384.59 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.81 : 1,039.22 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.81/1,039.22 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.81x = 1,039.22 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.81x = 399,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,677.18/692.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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