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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,040.88 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,040.88 and 381.44 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,040.88 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,040.88 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,040.88 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 397,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,033.27/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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