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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 1,045.55 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 1,045.55 and 389.64 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 1,045.55 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/1,045.55 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 1,045.55 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 407,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,393.00/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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