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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 1,040.08 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 1,040.08 and 419.74 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 1,040.08 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/1,040.08 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 1,040.08 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 436,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,563.18/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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