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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,045.23 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,045.23 and 388.65 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,045.23 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,045.23 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,045.23 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 406,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,226.32/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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