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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,044.95 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,044.95 and 388.78 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,044.95 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,044.95 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,044.95 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 406,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,251.10/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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