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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 1,044.18 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 1,044.18 and 371.25 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 1,044.18 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/1,044.18 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 1,044.18 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 387,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,651.83/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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