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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 1,040.85 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 1,040.85 and 405 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 1,040.85 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/1,040.85 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 1,040.85 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 421,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,544.25/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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