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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,043.52 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,043.52 and 371.92 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,043.52 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,043.52 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,043.52 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 388,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,105.96/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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