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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.24, 1,043.26 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.24, 1,043.26 and 387.35 is: 581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.24 : 1,043.26 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.24/1,043.26 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.24x = 1,043.26 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.24x = 404,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,106.76/695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.25

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