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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.95, 1,045.66 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.95, 1,045.66 and 372.09 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.95 : 1,045.66 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.95/1,045.66 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.95x = 1,045.66 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.95x = 389,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,083.32/696.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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