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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 1,045.07 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 1,045.07 and 388.31 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 1,045.07 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/1,045.07 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 1,045.07 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 405,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,814.72/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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