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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 1,047.74 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 1,047.74 and 390.26 is: 585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 1,047.74 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/1,047.74 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 1,047.74 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 408,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,889.06/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.96

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