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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.42, 1,043.12 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.42, 1,043.12 and 387.12 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.42 : 1,043.12 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.42/1,043.12 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.42x = 1,043.12 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.42x = 403,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,812.61/695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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