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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 1,042.47 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 1,042.47 and 386.52 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 1,042.47 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/1,042.47 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 1,042.47 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 402,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,937.46/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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