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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 1,039.28 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 1,039.28 and 385.46 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 1,039.28 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/1,039.28 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 1,039.28 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 400,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,599.81/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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