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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,042.56 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,042.56 and 383.22 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,042.56 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,042.56 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,042.56 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 399,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,529.84/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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