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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.67, 1,041.60 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.67, 1,041.60 and 405.50 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.67 : 1,041.60 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.67/1,041.60 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.67x = 1,041.60 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.67x = 422,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,368.80/694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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