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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 1,044.87 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 1,044.87 and 371.57 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 1,044.87 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/1,044.87 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 1,044.87 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 388,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,235.26/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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