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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 1,041.57 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 1,041.57 and 386.22 is: 579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 1,041.57 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/1,041.57 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 1,041.57 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 402,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,275.17/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.56

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