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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.97, 1,043.94 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.97, 1,043.94 and 371.97 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.97 : 1,043.94 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.97/1,043.94 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.97x = 1,043.94 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.97x = 388,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,314.36/695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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