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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.07, 1,043.43 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.07, 1,043.43 and 387.64 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.07 : 1,043.43 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.07/1,043.43 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.07x = 1,043.43 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.07x = 404,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,475.21/696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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