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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 1,045.11 and 388.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 1,045.11 and 388.51 is: 583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 1,045.11 = 388.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/1,045.11 = 388.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 1,045.11 × 388.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 406,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,035.69/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.33

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