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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,044.50 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,044.50 and 387.72 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,044.50 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,044.50 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,044.50 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 404,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,971.60/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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