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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 1,042.92 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 1,042.92 and 387.60 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 1,042.92 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/1,042.92 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 1,042.92 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 404,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,235.79/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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