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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 1,044.27 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 1,044.27 and 387.96 is: 582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 1,044.27 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/1,044.27 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 1,044.27 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 405,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,134.99/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.17

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