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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.82, 1,045.13 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.82, 1,045.13 and 388.48 is: 582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.82 : 1,045.13 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.82/1,045.13 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.82x = 1,045.13 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.82x = 406,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,007.55/696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.66

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