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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,044.87 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,044.87 and 371.91 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,044.87 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,044.87 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,044.87 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 388,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,597.60/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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