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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.69, 1,038.26 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.69, 1,038.26 and 380.86 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.69 : 1,038.26 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.69/1,038.26 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.69x = 1,038.26 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.69x = 395,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,430.06/693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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