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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 1,040.87 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 1,040.87 and 385.55 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 1,040.87 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/1,040.87 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 1,040.87 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 401,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,303.19/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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