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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 1,046.64 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 1,046.64 and 389.56 is: 584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 1,046.64 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/1,046.64 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 1,046.64 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 407,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,729.08/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.34

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