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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.30, 1,042.96 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.30, 1,042.96 and 420.52 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.30 : 1,042.96 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.30/1,042.96 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.30x = 1,042.96 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.30x = 438,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,585.54/694.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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