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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,046.52 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,046.52 and 389.43 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,046.52 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,046.52 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,046.52 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 407,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,546.28/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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