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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 1,042.70 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 1,042.70 and 387.64 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 1,042.70 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/1,042.70 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 1,042.70 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 404,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,192.23/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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