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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.22, 1,042.38 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.22, 1,042.38 and 421.52 is: 632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.22 : 1,042.38 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.22/1,042.38 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.22x = 1,042.38 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.22x = 439,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,384.02/694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.92

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