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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.64, 1,040.34 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.64, 1,040.34 and 420.50 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.64 : 1,040.34 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.64/1,040.34 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.64x = 1,040.34 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.64x = 437,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,462.97/694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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