Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,044.24 and 387.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 1,044.24 and 387.48 is: 581.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,044.24 = 387.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,044.24 = 387.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,044.24 × 387.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 404,622.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,622.12/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.35
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