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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,042.58 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,042.58 and 386.72 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 1,042.58 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/1,042.58 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 1,042.58 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 403,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,186.54/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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