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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,043.70 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,043.70 and 370.89 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,043.70 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,043.70 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,043.70 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 387,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,097.89/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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