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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 1,040.58 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 1,040.58 and 671.58 is: 1,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 1,040.58 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/1,040.58 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 1,040.58 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 698,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,832.72/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.59

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