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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,045.67 and 389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,045.67 and 389.57 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,045.67 = 389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,045.67 = 389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,045.67 × 389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 407,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,361.66/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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