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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 1,039.90 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 1,039.90 and 385.12 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 1,039.90 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/1,039.90 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 1,039.90 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 400,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,486.29/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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