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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.08, 1,039.74 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.08, 1,039.74 and 385.44 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.08 : 1,039.74 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.08/1,039.74 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.08x = 1,039.74 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.08x = 400,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,757.39/694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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