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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.37, 1,039.14 and 385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.37, 1,039.14 and 385.06 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.37 : 1,039.14 = 385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.37/1,039.14 = 385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.37x = 1,039.14 × 385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.37x = 400,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,129.32/693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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