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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,041.15 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,041.15 and 386.40 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,041.15 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,041.15 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,041.15 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 402,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,305.71/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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