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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 1,041.66 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 1,041.66 and 434.74 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 1,041.66 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/1,041.66 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 1,041.66 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 452,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,851.27/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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