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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 1,044.06 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 1,044.06 and 387.39 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 1,044.06 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/1,044.06 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 1,044.06 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 404,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,458.40/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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