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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 1,043.61 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 1,043.61 and 387.51 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 1,043.61 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/1,043.61 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 1,043.61 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 404,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,407.97/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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