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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.07, 1,041.93 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.07, 1,041.93 and 386.64 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.07 : 1,041.93 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.07/1,041.93 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.07x = 1,041.93 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.07x = 402,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,851.82/695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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