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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,042.61 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,042.61 and 436.02 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,042.61 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,042.61 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,042.61 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 454,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,598.81/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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