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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 1,042.36 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 1,042.36 and 387.29 is: 580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 1,042.36 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/1,042.36 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 1,042.36 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 403,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,695.60/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.33

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