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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.64, 1,042.08 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.64, 1,042.08 and 405.76 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.64 : 1,042.08 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.64/1,042.08 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.64x = 1,042.08 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.64x = 422,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,834.38/694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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