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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.43, 1,039.57 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.43, 1,039.57 and 419.68 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.43 : 1,039.57 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.43/1,039.57 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.43x = 1,039.57 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.43x = 436,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,283.09/694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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