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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.68, 1,043.24 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.68, 1,043.24 and 479.22 is: 719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.68 : 1,043.24 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.68/1,043.24 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.68x = 1,043.24 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.68x = 499,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,939.08/694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.67

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