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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 1,040.81 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 1,040.81 and 419.90 is: 629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 1,040.81 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/1,040.81 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 1,040.81 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 437,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,036.62/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.15

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