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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.84, 1,041.16 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.84, 1,041.16 and 370.12 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.84 : 1,041.16 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.84/1,041.16 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.84x = 1,041.16 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.84x = 385,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,354.14/694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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