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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.56, 1,043.52 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.56, 1,043.52 and 370.84 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.56 : 1,043.52 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.56/1,043.52 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.56x = 1,043.52 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.56x = 386,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,978.96/695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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