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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.97, 1,043.27 and 387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.97, 1,043.27 and 387.66 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.97 : 1,043.27 = 387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.97/1,043.27 = 387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.97x = 1,043.27 × 387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.97x = 404,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,434.05/695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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