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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,043.84 and 371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,043.84 and 371.17 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,043.84 = 371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,043.84 = 371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,043.84 × 371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 387,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,442.09/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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