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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,040.16 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,040.16 and 436.80 is: 654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,040.16 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,040.16 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,040.16 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 454,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,341.89/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.29

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