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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.49, 1,042.05 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.49, 1,042.05 and 369.89 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.49 : 1,042.05 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.49/1,042.05 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.49x = 1,042.05 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.49x = 385,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,436.81/694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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