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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 1,045.25 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 1,045.25 and 371.82 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 1,045.25 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/1,045.25 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 1,045.25 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 388,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,643.00/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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