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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.06, 1,040.07 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.06, 1,040.07 and 385.54 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.06 : 1,040.07 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.06/1,040.07 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.06x = 1,040.07 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.06x = 400,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,988.59/694.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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