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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.47, 1,043.50 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.47, 1,043.50 and 370.85 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.47 : 1,043.50 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.47/1,043.50 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.47x = 1,043.50 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.47x = 386,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,981.98/696.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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