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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 1,039.60 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 1,039.60 and 419.92 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 1,039.60 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/1,039.60 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 1,039.60 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 436,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,548.83/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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