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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.49, 1,041.90 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.49, 1,041.90 and 369.79 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.49 : 1,041.90 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.49/1,041.90 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.49x = 1,041.90 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.49x = 385,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,284.20/694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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