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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.51, 1,042.26 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.51, 1,042.26 and 420.73 is: 631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.51 : 1,042.26 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.51/1,042.26 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.51x = 1,042.26 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.51x = 438,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,510.05/694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.39

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