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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.41, 1,041.91 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.41, 1,041.91 and 386.48 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.41 : 1,041.91 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.41/1,041.91 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.41x = 1,041.91 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.41x = 402,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,677.38/694.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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