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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,041.29 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,041.29 and 386.47 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,041.29 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,041.29 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,041.29 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 402,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,428.16/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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