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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,042.56 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,042.56 and 387.60 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,042.56 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,042.56 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,042.56 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 404,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,096.26/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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