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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.51, 1,046.31 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.51, 1,046.31 and 389.13 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.51 : 1,046.31 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.51/1,046.31 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.51x = 1,046.31 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.51x = 407,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,150.61/697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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