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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 1,038.72 and 477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 1,038.72 and 477.20 is: 713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 1,038.72 = 477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/1,038.72 = 477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 1,038.72 × 477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 495,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,677.18/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.94

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