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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 1,043.53 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 1,043.53 and 370.83 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 1,043.53 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/1,043.53 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 1,043.53 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 386,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,971.43/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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