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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,042.38 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,042.38 and 387.54 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,042.38 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,042.38 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,042.38 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 403,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,963.95/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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