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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 1,042.17 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 1,042.17 and 386.93 is: 580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 1,042.17 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/1,042.17 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 1,042.17 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 403,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,246.84/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.27

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