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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 1,043.58 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 1,043.58 and 370.83 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 1,043.58 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/1,043.58 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 1,043.58 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 386,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,990.77/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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