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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.53, 1,040.36 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.53, 1,040.36 and 419.94 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.53 : 1,040.36 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.53/1,040.36 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.53x = 1,040.36 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.53x = 436,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,886.68/694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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