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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 1,045.46 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 1,045.46 and 372.12 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 1,045.46 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/1,045.46 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 1,045.46 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 389,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,029.49/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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