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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.57, 1,042.38 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.57, 1,042.38 and 387.59 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.57 : 1,042.38 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.57/1,042.38 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.57x = 1,042.38 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.57x = 404,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,010.85/695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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