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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 1,044.26 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 1,044.26 and 371.45 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 1,044.26 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/1,044.26 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 1,044.26 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 387,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,888.52/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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