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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.57, 1,043.88 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.57, 1,043.88 and 388.59 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.57 : 1,043.88 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.57/1,043.88 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.57x = 1,043.88 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.57x = 405,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,641.33/696.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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