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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.41, 1,042.83 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.41, 1,042.83 and 370.72 is: 555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.41 : 1,042.83 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.41/1,042.83 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.41x = 1,042.83 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.41x = 386,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,597.94/695.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.93

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