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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 1,046.12 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 1,046.12 and 389.07 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 1,046.12 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/1,046.12 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 1,046.12 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 407,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,011.96/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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