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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 1,045.80 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 1,045.80 and 389.16 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 1,045.80 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/1,045.80 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 1,045.80 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 406,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,983.53/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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