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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 1,046.52 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 1,046.52 and 372.02 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 1,046.52 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/1,046.52 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 1,046.52 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 389,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,326.37/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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