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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 1,045.90 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 1,045.90 and 391.05 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 1,045.90 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/1,045.90 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 1,045.90 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 408,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,997.24/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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