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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 1,039.93 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 1,039.93 and 385.60 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 1,039.93 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/1,039.93 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 1,039.93 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 400,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,995.39/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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