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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.20, 1,042.62 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.20, 1,042.62 and 383.08 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.20 : 1,042.62 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.20/1,042.62 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.20x = 1,042.62 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.20x = 399,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,406.94/696.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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