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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,041.68 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,041.68 and 386.70 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,041.68 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,041.68 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,041.68 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 402,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,817.66/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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