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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,040.35 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,040.35 and 385.34 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,040.35 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,040.35 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,040.35 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 400,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,890.11/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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