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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 1,044.93 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 1,044.93 and 388.64 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 1,044.93 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/1,044.93 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 1,044.93 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 406,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,101.60/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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