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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.10, 1,043.42 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.10, 1,043.42 and 348.76 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.10 : 1,043.42 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.10/1,043.42 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.10x = 1,043.42 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.10x = 363,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,903.16/696.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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