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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 1,042.71 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 1,042.71 and 387.75 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 1,042.71 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/1,042.71 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 1,042.71 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 404,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,309.65/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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