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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.56, 1,040.88 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.56, 1,040.88 and 386.56 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.56 : 1,040.88 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.56/1,040.88 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.56x = 1,040.88 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.56x = 402,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,362.57/694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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