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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 1,044.06 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 1,044.06 and 384.22 is: 575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 1,044.06 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/1,044.06 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 1,044.06 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 401,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,148.73/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.93

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