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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.04, 1,041.08 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.04, 1,041.08 and 385.72 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.04 : 1,041.08 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.04/1,041.08 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.04x = 1,041.08 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.04x = 401,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,565.38/694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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