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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.90, 1,046.81 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.90, 1,046.81 and 389.06 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.90 : 1,046.81 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.90/1,046.81 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.90x = 1,046.81 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.90x = 407,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,269.37/697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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