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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,043.67 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,043.67 and 387.37 is: 581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,043.67 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,043.67 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,043.67 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 404,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,286.45/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.14

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