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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.14, 1,039.35 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.14, 1,039.35 and 385.20 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.14 : 1,039.35 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.14/1,039.35 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.14x = 1,039.35 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.14x = 400,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,359.06/693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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