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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 1,045.08 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 1,045.08 and 389.04 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 1,045.08 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/1,045.08 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 1,045.08 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 406,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,577.92/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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