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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.72, 1,041.87 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.72, 1,041.87 and 369.91 is: 554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.72 : 1,041.87 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.72/1,041.87 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.72x = 1,041.87 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.72x = 385,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,398.13/694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.75

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