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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.37, 1,039.47 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.37, 1,039.47 and 419.63 is: 628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.37 : 1,039.47 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.37/1,039.47 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.37x = 1,039.47 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.37x = 436,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,187.60/694.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.18

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