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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.79, 1,040.99 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.79, 1,040.99 and 385.61 is: 578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.79 : 1,040.99 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.79/1,040.99 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.79x = 1,040.99 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.79x = 401,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,409.02/693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.58

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