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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 1,044.81 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 1,044.81 and 388.13 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 1,044.81 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/1,044.81 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 1,044.81 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 405,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,516.88/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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