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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.08, 1,040.22 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.08, 1,040.22 and 385.92 is: 578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.08 : 1,040.22 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.08/1,040.22 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.08x = 1,040.22 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.08x = 401,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,441.70/694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.38

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